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09/04/2019

WORLD HEALTH DAY 2019

7th April is world health day and it is celebrated the world around. April 7th of each year marks the celebration of World Health Day. From its inception at the First Health Assembly in 1948 and since taking effect in 1950, the celebration has aimed to create awareness of a specific health theme to highlight a priority area of concern for the World Health Organization.

For a country like India, it's especially an important day. Most of our large cities are growing in an unplanned manner which has lead to problems like excessive pollution which is exceptionally unhealthy for us. Life in the cities is extremely stressful and tiring and our health takes a massive toll due to all the amalgamated reasons.

Experts say breathing Delhi air is the same as smoking 15-20 ci******es a day but due to personal reasons one cannot just pick up and leave. That only means one has to take drastic steps to ensure that one is not too highly affected by such causes that one cannot directly change. Using of pollution masks, eating healthy, exercising regularly and usage of air purifiers indoors ensure escaping most of the ill effects.

This year's theme is , though the state has a lot role to play in this, in the end, one's own health lies in one's own hands. Everyone's needs are different and so is the situation but the main need of the hour is urgency in taking care of one's health as "health definitely is wealth".

The key points of this year's world health day are the following and us at ex-aiimsdoctors.com wholeheartedly agree with it.

1 ) Health is a human right; it’s time for health for all.
2) We know universal health coverage is possible, let’s make it happen!
3) Universal health coverage means that all people have access to the quality health services they need, when and where they need them, without financial hardship.
4)Health is a human right; everyone should have the information and services they need to take care of their own health and the health of their families.
5) Quality, accessible primary health care is the foundation for universal health coverage.

We at ex-aiimsdoctors.com are providing our services on the same principles. So it's time, if you feel you need to get a second medical opinion for any medical problem at all, our highly experienced panel of ex-AIIMS head of departments and faculty members will illuminate the best medical path for you to a speedy recovery. Please visit us at www.exaiimsdoctors.com or call us at +91 8744940044.

05/04/2019

Second medical opinion: When to get it, how to get it, cost of second opinion medical diagnosis?

When to get it

When a person is unwell and troubled what the patient seeks for is a quick remedy to his problem. Many times under such duress the patient takes wrong decisions. When facing tough health care decision, the patient may have a hard time knowing what to do and under such circumstances, the patient should ask a few questions to him or herself.

1) How long has the illness gone on for?
2) Am I unsure about my diagnosis?
3) Am I clear about the treatment and tests and its apparent results?
4) Is the risky and costly surgery the only and correct way of treatment or are there other non-invasive treatment ways as well?

If the patient is unsure of any of these questions, then the best option is to seek a second medical opinion.

How to get it?

Getting a second medical opinion here at www.ex-aiimsdoctors.com is very simple. We have the best and highly experienced EX-AIIMS doctors who used to be the head of their respective departments or faculty members and for getting such high quality second medical opinion, one does not even have to go anywhere and wait in long queues. All this can be received at the comfort of your home or any other place.

1) To get an opinion from Ex-aiimsdoctors, please call us on +918744940044.
2) Our trained coordinator will get the relevant information from you & guide you through the payment process.
3) We will request you to pay the fees through Paytm no.9711877948 or Ex-aiimsdoctors.com bank account.
4) Upload your Medical reports on the website after making an account OR simply WhatsApp them to number +918744940044 OR email at [email protected].
5) An Ex-aiimsdoctors team will send a detailed opinion within 72 hours which will enable you to make the correct decision.

Cost of a second medical opinion

Our costs differ from doctor to doctor but are very reasonable. Our costs start from as low as Rs 500 per opinion. We work on the principle that every person deserves access to high-quality medical opinion at affordable prices.

Our trained staff will inform you of the charges beforehand so you can feel safe and ensured. We want to inspire trust in all our patients and wish them a fast and speedy recovery by getting the best second medical opinion they can from our doctors.

Departments Offering a Remote Medical Second Opinion

Our large board of highly experienced EX-AIIMS doctors who used to be the head of their respective departments or faculty members provide expertise second medical opinion on a number of medical fields like :

1) Surgery
2) Oncology
3) Immunology
4) Cardiology
5) Radiation Oncology
6) Gastroenterology
7) Cardiology
8) Psychology & Mental Health
9) Obstetrics & Gynecology
10) Neurosurgery
11) Nephrology
12) Surgical Oncology
13) ENT Otorhinolaryngology
14) Thoracic Surgery
15) Neurointerventional Surgery
16) Neurosurgery
17) Ophthalmology

So if you feel you need a second medical opinion in any of the fields mentioned above, call us right away at +918744940044 and our trained staff will ensure that they help you to the best of their ability.

02/04/2019

, , benign intracranial hypertension: Why a second medical opinion is important.

Symptoms and Complications

Papilledema is swelling of your optic disc, the place where the nerve that goes to your brain and connects inside your eye. This happens due to pressure buildup in or around your brain.

Mostly it's due to some other serious problem which needs to be diagnosed and treated. Sometimes the pressure and swelling can't be traced to a specific problem. In such a case, there are other ways to ease the swelling.
If left untreated, papilledema can lead to vision loss. This increased pressure can cause severe encephalitic complications like abscess, tumours, meningitis or encephalitis, which may lead to a patient’s death.

When there's no apparent reason for high pressure inside your skull, the condition is called idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH).

In the early stages, papilledema may be asymptomatic or present with a headache. It can progress to enlargement of the blind spot, blurring of vision, visual obscurations. Ultimately, total loss of vision can occur.

In literature, there have been several papilledema case studies carried out from a medical perspective, where papilledema was found along with the presence of some life-threatening diseases, thus helping doctors in their diagnosis. It is recommended that every patient of papilledema should be treated very carefully.

Diagnosis

Doctors use a tool called an ophthalmoscope to look inside the back of the eyes and diagnose papilledema. An imaging test, such as an MRI, can provide more details and possibly show what's causing the pressure in the brain. Later on, MRIs can measure how well treatment is working.

When papilledema is found on fundoscopy, further evaluation is warranted. Recent research has shown that point-of-care ultrasound can be used to measure optic nerve sheath diameter for detection of increased intracranial pressure and shows good diagnostic test accuracy compared to CT.

Treatment

Treatment of papilledema can be very different from patient to patient depending on each situation. For instance, a patient might need antibiotics for a brain infection, surgery to drain an abscess or remove a tumour, or medicine to dissolve a blood clot.

The symptoms will likely guide the treatment. With slight papilledema and no symptoms, the doctor might simply keep checking and do regular testing to spot any vision problems as soon as possible. Even losing weight might help with the condition as obesity might be the cause.

Medical Second Opinion

If the doctor is unable to find a specific cause and treat it successfully, papilledema can return and because of the complexity of the disease and the chances of it being due to some other illness as well, it is imperative to get the right diagnosis and treatment.

Our panel of doctors are experts from renowned hospitals like AIIMS and are experts in their fields like Ophthalmology, Neurointerventional Surgery, Neurosurgery etc.

It's always best to show all reports and diagnosis of your primary doctor to our doctors and have a concurrence to ensure the best treatment for papilledema.

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29/03/2019

Tuberculosis second medical opinion

Every human body is different and as such every illness and reaction to that illness is different. That is why the diagnosis of a disease depends highly on the doctor looking after the patient. What experience the doctor has, what techniques he uses and how he interprets all of them together to come to the conclusion. Diagnosis is a complicated process. Many diseases share symptoms, which can make it very difficult for a physician to arrive at a definitive diagnosis.

Reasons for getting a second medical opinion can be varied like ensuring yourself against misdiagnosis, choosing the right treatment or getting a definite diagnosis.

A patient once was suffering from severe pain in his right shoulders. Which soon extended up to below his right rib. He went to many doctors to find reprieve but did not find any, while his pain started to become unbearable. He went to many doctors who kept misdiagnosing him. Some said its a neurological disorder and others said its chronic arthritis etc but nothing worked.

Finally, after almost 2 months, one doctor decided to do a full 3D MRI and the illness was quite clear. It was TB of the musculoskeletal system. It had already spread in multiple areas including the spine. As the patient never showed any symptoms of TB in the lungs, most doctors never looked at the possibility of TB being in the musculoskeletal system.

It took almost 9 months for the patient to heal fully and in that time he had to show to multiple doctors, from orthopaedics to internal medicine specialists. It is clear from this example that if the patient would have got the correct second medical opinion, his healing time would have been considerably shorter and could have avoided unnecessary pain and agony.

While bone tuberculosis can lead to some painful side effects, the damage is usually reversible when treated early with the right regimen of medications. In many cases, spinal surgery is necessary, such as a laminectomy.

If you have a diagnosed disease for which you want a second medical opinion or haven't had a clear diagnosis yet, please call us at +918744940044 and also visit us at http://www.ex-aiimsdoctors.com. Our ex-AIIMS directors and faculties with immense experience will help you the best they can.

26/03/2019

Brain Tumour Surgery

A brain tumour occurs when abnormal cells form within the brain. There are two main types of tumours: malignant or cancerous. Cancerous tumours can be divided into primary tumours, which start within the brain, and secondary tumours, which have spread from elsewhere, known as brain metastasis tumours.

All types of brain tumours may produce symptoms that vary depending on the part of the brain involved. These symptoms may include headaches, seizures, problems with vision, vomiting and mental changes. Other symptoms may include difficulty walking, speaking or with sensations. As the disease progresses, unconsciousness may occur.

Meningioma is the most common brain tumour, accounting for about 30 per cent of them. Meningioma tumours are often benign and may not even need surgery.

These tumours arise from cells in the meninges, the lining of the brain and spinal cord. So technically speaking, they’re not brain tumours at all since they don’t result from mutated brain cells.

Brain tumour diagnosis is often incidental — that is, the doctor discovers a tumour on a CT or MRI while examining the individual for another reason such as a head injury or another neurologic problem.

Epidemiological studies are required to determine risk factors. Aside from exposure to vinyl chloride or ionizing radiation, there are no known environmental factors associated with brain tumours. Mutations and deletions of so-called tumour suppressor genes, such as P53, are thought to be the cause of some forms of brain tumour.

The term “brain surgery” refers to various medical procedures that involve repairing structural problems in the brain. There are numerous types of brain surgery. The type used is based on the area of the brain and the condition being treated.

To remove a brain tumour, a neurosurgeon makes an opening in the skull. This operation is called a craniotomy. Whenever possible, the surgeon attempts to remove the entire tumour. If the tumour cannot be completely removed without damaging vital brain tissue, your doctor may remove as much of the tumour as possible. Partial removal helps to relieve symptoms by reducing pressure on the brain and reduces the amount of tumour to be treated by radiation therapy or chemotherapy.

Brain tumour surgeries are complicated and not only require a long time to recover from, they may have many unwanted side effects. The brain being such a complex and sensitive organ, it's difficult to operate on. Starting costs of brain tumour surgeries are around Rs 4,00,000 lakhs. It is imperative that one takes at least a second opinion before deciding on surgery and clarifying everything including whether surgery is genuinely the best solution.

A study of an administrative database shows, patients undergoing surgery for a malignant brain tumour who suffered from a surgical complication had significantly longer lengths of stay, total hospital charges, and complication rates.

Our expert EX-AIIMS surgeons, oncologists and radiation oncologists would be happy to give expert, transparent and accurate second medical opinions to ensure you get to chose the best medical path to speedy recovery.

Please contact us or call us at +91 8744940044.

14/03/2019

On , We wish everyone a healthy and happy kidney. If you require any please contact usat http://www.ex-aiimsdoctors.com or +918744940044

08/03/2019

Second Medical Opinion Before Kidney Stone Removal

Kidney stone disease, also known as urolithiasis, is when a solid piece of material (kidney stone) occurs in the urinary tract. Kidney stones typically form in the kidney and leave the body in the urine stream. Kidney stones are one of the most painful medical conditions. The causes of kidney stones vary according to the type of stone.

Not all kidney stones are made up of the same crystals. Some of the different types of kidney stones are calcium stones, uric acid stones, Struvite, Cystine. Cystine stones are rare. They occur in both men and women who have the genetic disorder cystinuria.

If you have a very small kidney stone that moves easily through your urinary tract, you may not have any symptoms, and may never know that you had a kidney stone.

If you have a larger kidney stone, you may notice any of the following symptoms, pain while urinating, Blood in your urine, Sharp pain in your back or lower abdomen, Nausea and vomiting.

Diagnosis of kidney stones is made on the basis of information obtained from the history, physical examination, urinalysis, and radiographic studies.

The greatest risk factor for kidney stones is making less than 1 litre of urine per day. This is why kidney stones are common in premature infants who have kidney problems. However, kidney stones are most likely to occur in people between the ages of 20 and 50. A family history of kidney stones increases your risk.

Proper hydration is a key preventive measure. Doctors recommend drinking enough water to pass about 2.6 quarts of urine each day. Increasing the amount of urine you pass helps flush the kidneys. You can substitute ginger ale, lemon-lime soda, and fruit juice for water to help you increase your fluid intake. If the stones are related to low citrate levels, citrate juices could help prevent the formation of stones.

Sometimes stones block the flow of urine. This is called a urinary obstruction. Urinary obstructions can lead to kidney infection and kidney damage.

There are many treatments available for kidney stones including invasive and non-invasive methods required for the treatment of kidney stone. Treatment methods include medication, Lithotripsy, Ureteroscopy.

If you have been on medication for a long time without relief or your doctor has recommended an invasive method for removal of kidney stones, it is advisable to take a second medical opinion at http://www.ex-aiimsdoctors.com. Our expert nephrologists would guide you in getting the best treatment for your kidney stones. Invasive methods like Ureteroscopy can cost up to Rs. 1,00,000 and still may not have the desired result or have unwanted side effects. Even though lithotripsy is not an invasive method, it can still have undesired effects like a perirenal fluid collection or a subcapsular haemorrhage.

So it is very important to figure out the best possible treatment method, whether, through medication, non-invasive or invasive and our highly experienced doctors can shed light on the proper method. So if you are looking for a second medical opinion on kidney stone treatment or surgical removal of kidney stones, please in get touch with us at http://www.ex-aiimsdoctors.com or you can directly call us at +91 8744940044.

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05/03/2019

SECOND MEDICAL OPINION BEFORE CORONARY ANGIOPLASTY

Angioplasty and percutaneous transluminal angioplasty is a minimally invasive endovascular procedure to widen narrowed or obstructed arteries or veins, typically to treat arterial atherosclerosis.

A stent is a tiny tube that the doctor can insert into a blocked passageway to keep it open. The stent restores the flow of blood. Stents are usually needed when plaque blocks a blood vessel. Plaque is made of cholesterol and other substances that attach to the walls of a vessel.

A coronary artery stent is a small, metal mesh tube that expands inside a coronary artery. A stent is often placed during or immediately after angioplasty. It helps prevent the artery from closing up again. A drug-eluting stent has medicine embedded in it that helps prevent the artery from closing in the long term.

Coronary angioplasty is a therapeutic procedure to treat the stenotic narrowed coronary arteries of the heart found in coronary heart disease. These stenotic segments are due to the buildup of cholesterol-laden plaques that form due to atherosclerosis. A stent is inserted along with a balloon catheter. It expands when the balloon is inflated. The stent is left there to help keep the artery open.

An angioplasty package costs anywhere between Rs 1 and 3 lakh depending upon hospital to hospital, number of stents and type of stent, facility, type of room and the location.

It's always best to get a second medical opinion before any surgery especially a cardiology surgery. A patient may have many questions that he or she may want to be answered by a second doctor, questions like :

1. Evidence from the tests that suggest that the patient actually needs angioplasty.
2. Can medications address the symptoms?

3. What are the risks of the procedure?

4. Will it help me feel better?

5. Will it help me live longer?

If an exercise stress test suggests that a patient has a narrowed artery but is active and have no symptoms, an angioplasty may not reduce the risk of a heart attack and medication might be a reasonable option.

We at ex-aiimsdoctors.com have ex AIIMS head of department cardiologists who are ready to help you with all questions you may have before any cardiology surgery.

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01/03/2019

Knee Replacement Surgery Second Medical Opinion

Knee replacement is a surgical procedure to replace the weight-bearing surfaces of the knee joint to relieve pain and disability. It is most commonly performed for osteoarthritis, and also for other knee diseases. In patients with severe deformity from advanced rheumatoid arthritis, trauma, or long-standing osteoarthritis, the surgery may be more complicated and carry higher risk.

Knee replacement surgery can be performed as a partial or a total knee replacement. In general, the surgery consists of replacing the diseased or damaged joint surfaces of the knee with metal and plastic components shaped to allow continued motion of the knee.

The operation typically involves substantial postoperative pain and includes vigorous physical rehabilitation. The recovery period may be 6 weeks or longer and may involve the use of mobility aids like a walking stick to enable the patient's return to preoperative mobility.

Knee replacement surgery is one of the most common bone surgeries in the country however it is also one of the surgeries which takes a long time to fully recover from. Keeping that in mind it is always the best idea to get a second medical opinion from an expert at ex-aiimsdoctors.com.

Each surgeon has had specific training and education, and more experience with certain procedures over others. Some surgeons embrace new technologies and methods while others are more traditional in their practice.

It might be possible that the second surgeon might recommend that only a partial knee replacement is required whereas the primary doctor had recommended a full knee replacement surgery.

After getting a second opinion it might also be discovered that a patient might do fine with just getting gel injection treatment and not require surgery at all. Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic condition that causes the breakdown of cartilage between the joints where such treatment might work fine and may not require knee replacement surgery.

As surgeries are not only extremely expensive but also cause physical trauma and require time to recover from, one should take a second medical opinion.

Researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) recently published the results of a study that explored whether the knee replacements that 205 men and women underwent met the criteria to be classified as medically appropriate. Post analysing the data gathered as part of the Osteoarthritis Initiative and discovered that approximately a third of the surgeries were not warranted due to the fact that the patients’ scans and medical records showed that they did not have arthritis which was in advanced enough state to warrant knee replacement.

A second medical opinion on knee replacement surgery will ensure getting clear answers to questions like :
How effective is this surgery for a person my age with my level of arthritis?
What are the risks and complications of the surgery?
Are there steps I should take before surgery to improve my outcome and lower my risk of complications?
How long will I be hospitalized and how long will it take to recover?
What type of follow-up treatment, like physical therapy, will I need and for how long?
What should be the actual average cost of the surgery required?

If you need answers to any or all of these questions, don't hesitate to contact us at +91 8744940044 and visit us at http://ex-aiimsdoctors.com.

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28/02/2019

Alcoholic Liver Disease

In this fast and pressured modern lifestyle that most of us live, we end up not looking after our health. We give a miss to exercising or eating healthy. We also end up drinking alcohol more than what our body can take and that can have adverse effects on us.

The liver is a large organ with a very important job. It filters the blood of toxins, breaks down proteins, and creates bile to help the body absorb fats. When a person drinks alcohol heavily over the course of decades or has a weak liver due to past history and still drinks without taking care, the body starts to replace the liver’s healthy tissue with scar tissue. Doctors call this condition alcoholic liver cirrhosis.

As the disease progresses, and more of your healthy liver tissue is replaced with scar tissue, your liver will stop functioning properly. According to the American Liver Foundation, between 10 and 20 per cent of heavy drinkers will develop cirrhosis. Alcoholic liver cirrhosis is the most advanced form of liver disease that’s related to drinking alcohol.

There are three progressive stages of alcoholic liver disease which can be categorised as fatty liver, alcoholic hepatitis, and chronic hepatitis with liver fibrosis or cirrhosis.

Symptoms of alcoholic liver cirrhosis typically develop when a person is between the ages of 30 and 40. Your body will be able to compensate for your liver’s limited function in the early stages of the disease but as the disease progresses, symptoms will become more noticeable.

Alcohol abuse leads liver tissues to scar, the liver doesn’t work as well as it did before. As a result, the body can’t produce enough proteins or filter toxins out of the blood as it should.

Cirrhosis of the liver can occur due to a variety of causes. However, alcoholic liver cirrhosis is directly related to alcohol intake.

There are many risk factors presently known as the quantity of alcohol taken, pattern of drinking, gender, Hepatitis C infection, past history of liver disease, genetic factors, diet etc

Early symptoms include but are not limited to loss of energy, Poor appetite and weight loss, Nausea, Belly pain, Small, red spider-like blood vessels on the skin.

As liver function worsens, symptoms may include:

Fluid buildup of the legs (oedema) and in the abdomen (ascites), yellow colour in the skin, mucous membranes, or eyes (jaundice). Redness on the palms of the hands. In men, impotence, shrinking of the testicles, and breast swelling. Easy bruising and abnormal bleeding, confusion or problems thinking, pale or clay-coloured stools.

Not drinking further alcohol is the most important part of treatment. People with chronic HCV infection should abstain from any alcohol intake, due to the risk for rapid acceleration of liver disease. Although in rare cases liver cirrhosis is reversible, the disease process remains mostly irreversible. Liver transplantation remains the only definitive therapy.

Lifestyle changes help in healing the liver at least in early stages like abstaining from alcohol, eating a healthy diet that is low in salt. Getting vaccinated for diseases such as influenza, hepatitis A and hepatitis B, and pneumococcal pneumonia.

You can talk to an expert gastroenterologist on www.ex-aiimsdoctors.com about all the medicines you can take, changes in lifestyle that are required including supplements and over-the-counter medicines.

If you feel you have been drinking heavily, it is best to get a medical opinion from an expert EX-AIIMS head of department gastroenterologist who would recommend the correct tests and consequently the proper course of action for you depending on your symptoms on www.ex-aiimsdoctors.com.

In case you are already suffering from ALD or some other form of hepatitis, its best to have a concurrence of diagnosis and treatment. Transparent second medical opinion at the peace of your mobile device is now easily available at the click of a few buttons.

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